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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
A DESPERATE CRIMINAL.
Lewis simpson, a Negro Murderer, Dies
Game ami Never Surrenders.
Sracial IN tho Gazatta

Lewis simpson, a Negro Murderer, Dies
Game ami Never Surrenders.
Special to the Gazette.
LITTLE Rock, ARK Jan. 23.-Advices
from Calhoun county say that Friday 8
negro desperate, thought to be Lewis
Simpson, was killed twenty miles east of
Hampton. The negro was chased by two
men and had taken refuge III deserted
cabin where he kept his pursuers at bay
for hours. The meE at length set fire to
the hut end when the nagro ran out
through the flames called on him to sur
render. He refused and WAS riddled with
bullets. in 1883 Simpson was sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment for murder.
The chief witness against hin was a
negro named Copeland, and Simpson
swore he would kill him sooner or later.
Two years ago COPELAND, who was g
member of the police force Of this city,
was found dead. He had been shot.
Simpson, who had, owing to good con-
duct, been allowed to work outside the
penitentiary, was missing. Investigation
showed be had killed Copeland aud es-
capped. He has been seen in the southern
part Of the state but heretofore has es-
capped capture. Some days since Sheriff
Hulsey Of Clark county chased him for
nearly 8 day, losing hiu in the swamps.
a reward OF 500 had been offered for his
apprehension.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
A PROFESSIONAL PRISONER.
a Chain OF Oircumstantial Evidence thai
May Hang Lawrence KruE.

a Chain OF Circumstantial Evidence that
May Hang Lawrence KruE.
CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 23.-It is now GER
tain that Lucy Heidelmyer was poisoned.
Prof. Haines of Russ Medical College has
completed a chemical analysis of her
stomach. He found traces of arsenic in
every vital part. II was administered in
such liberal quantities that the only won
der is that the girl lived as long as she
did. Capt. Setback has also ascertained
that lawrence Krug, the girls step
father, who is being held to await the re-
suit Of the investigation, lived for long
while with celebrated chemist
in Germany and there gained
an extensive knowledge of the
deadly qualities of various
poisuns. Yesterday Prof. Haiues began
an analysis of the remains Of Krug's
third wife, which were exhumed for that
purpose last Thursday. The officers
think they have very strong case of cir
cumstantial evidence against Krug. The
inquest on the step daughter will De re-
sumed this week, and inquiry redoubled
as to the four other deaths charged
against Krug. He has authorized the sale
Of two houses belonging to him in order
to raise. money to defend himself in the
criminal c0aSt. =
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24

strike of any magnitude in Texas again
and the Knights of Labor will go for
ward in the way of intelligent action and
individual and collective prosperity"
Mr.. McGaughey of Hood received
letter from County Commissioner Harvey
Wilson, praying that the legislature do
something to relieve the people suffering
from the drouth, stating that the wheat
was al dying and that some of the peO-
pie were on point OF starvation. He
also asks that the people be relieved from
the collection OF taxes due for 1886.
Senator Jarv:s's bill to regulate tele-
phone charges will come up before the
committee on Internal i'm provements
about the 2Gth. He received 8 petition
signed by leading men Of Fort Worth ask
ing him to use his efforts against
special legislation on this subject The
petition reads: "To Mai. j. J. Jarvis, Sen
ator, Austin, Textile und r,igEei cit
Zens OF your district and users OF te!e-
, phones, having been shown IN exhibit
wherein it IS clearly set forth that he
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company
would fnd it it impossible II
the bill now pending become q law,
J
be exercised against special legislation in
this directiOn.n Senator Jarvis has been
commended by members in both houses
for introducing this bill, and it is censid-
cred that there exists q necessity for the
passage Of this law.
1t is thought that the committee will
report favoraOly and that it will become
laW without much trouble.
Senators Jarvis and Upshaw have Gre
ated considerable flute. among telephone
an railroad men.
The suggestions in the message of Gov.
Ross with reference to the existing
urgent necessity for q quarantine law to
protect the stock interests of the state
against the introduction of contagious
diseases were seed sOWn in good ground,
and will no doubt bear fruit before the
present session closes. 1t is understood
| that several bills are being formulated of
the character indicated, and representa-
tiveS from the range districts 8Te giving
the matter special attention. Col. S. +.
Cunningham of Fort Worth is soon to an
pear before the proper committee in sup
port of one OF the measures and give his
opinion as TO what is needed.
The first bill that viii come up in the
senate for consideration tomorrow is the
drouth sufferers relief bill. which viii be
made the subject OF special legislation.
The bucket-shop bill will also have i
hearing, and if the senator's don't become
in the same condition that an old desccn
did at q toye-fsast meeting, 'too full foc
utterance," We may expect lively &c
bate.
Mr., Pages bill to provide uniform
system OF text books for public schools IL
the state of Texas will come up in the
house tomorrow ut II o'clock
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
VICE II THE LUMBER REGIONS
The Story of Victim of Michigan LUm-
beg Camp.

The Story of Victim of a michigan LUm-
ber Camp.
DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 23.-During last
week bill was introduced in the Michi-
gan legislature to suppress Infamous
dance houses in the lumber camps of the
upper peninsula. The worst stories from
that region are corroborated by the story
Of one of the victims of an Infamous
traffic. In Detroit house of cor
rection are eight women who were
sentenced to one years Imprisonment
for being fcuad IN one of these Gens.
When the house was raided nine women
were captured. One Of these was sent to
the hospital suffering from a horrible
disease, aud the other eight were brought
here. Two Of these are in the prison hos
pital. One, known rs Minnie, will be
released and will leave in a few
days to go to her home
in the East to die. In view
of the pending legislation, the Free
Press viii Tomorrow publish gu inter-
view with this last named, which gives
an account CT her life, the horror Of
which can be scarcely imagined
On promise u employment
NIIIuiGJ HlCSC AASDnEkl Edu UtStILEt
her in Chicago, was induced to 20
to camp near Menominee by cheap
restaurant-keeper named William Gaines
of No. Ill Hslsted street, Chicago. Not
until her arrival IN the lumber region did
sc realize the life she was to lead, ard
then lack Of funds prevented her re-
turn. By force s. e was compe led to
do the bidding of the tiends who kept the
hell in which she was confined. Kicks
and beatings we're frequent. The shan
in which they were penned was surround
ed by high palisades, and thirteen blood
hounds further prevented escape. All
attempts to communicate with the
outer world were frustrated. Once the
attention of the authorities was attracted
and deputy sheriff called to investigate.
He was given $50 and lett. The girl's
story has BEEN verified by the superinten-
dent of the house of correction, and is
but hint of the life led IN these dens OF
infamy, the details being too revolving
for publication,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
Tired zSb Respondent.

!. "Forxsome time my Liver had been out of
4brder and felt generally good for nothing l
was indGeeG 10 try simmons Liver Reg4la tor.
tts action 'sas quick AM thorough, and it i'm
parted brfslS; and vigorous feeling. 1t is an
excellent renfd6y." j. K. Inland, Monroe,
Iowa rs
Demand the geliaine with trade mark III in
red on front of Wrapper, guarantee of the gem
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
A CREEK MURDERER.
Seabron Arrested for Fiendish Cruelty and
Triple Murder.

Seabron Arrested for Fiendish Cruelty and
Triple Murder.
Special to the Gazette.
FORT SMITH, ARK, Jan. 23.-Deputy
United States Marshal John Phillips ar
rived here to-day from Eufaula, |. T.,
having in custody Creek Indian boy
about eighteen years old named Seabron,
who it is charged murdered his three
guards on the nigh: of the 18th, near
Eufaula. The murdered men were Henry
Smith, 81 Mark KjrkeRdall and man
named Kelly, the latter having family
near this city. Kelly was shot twice and
his head almost severed from his body
with an GX. He was found about
twenty steps from camp. Smith
and Kirkendall Were in bed in the
tent, their heads being split with
an ak, each bearing three or four
frightful gashes. Their lower extremities
from the waist down We're burned to
crisp, the murderer having set them on
fire. They were all buried near the
scene. Phillips says ne is confident Sea-
bron committed the terrible deed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
An Old Timer Dead.

DETROIT, MICH, Jan. 23.-Levi E.
Dols0n, who has lived in this county
since 1872, died this morning. He was
the oldest resident Ct this city, and has
been g prominet business man. iS4l
he was member of the Michigan legisla-
ture, of which only one member now sur
wives. He leaves q widow and one
daughter.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
JOHN j. UPCHURCH.
Flneral OF the Founder OF the Ancient
Order of United workmen.

Order of United Wofkmen.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Jan. 23.-The remains
of the late John j. Upchurch, the founder
of the Ancient Order Of United Workmen,
were inferred at Bellefontaine cemetery
this afternoon. The funeral Grafton was
delivered at Masonic Hall before large
number of members of the order by Rev.
John D. Vincil, grand treasurer,
after which the remains, es-
corted by military company of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen and
followed By 5000 uniformed men, were
conveyed to the cemetery where the
ceremonies of the dead peculiar to the
order were performed. a monument
to cost $1,000, which sum is to be raised
by an assessment of 10 cents on each
member, will De erected to the memory
of the deceased.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24

Continued on Eaghh Page.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-24
PERSONAL

"Hgve terted It's SfftpNssAper eonally. and
know that for dyspepsia seriousness and Throb
bling Headache, it is the best medicine the
world ever saw Have trfbp forty other rene.
dies Def re Simmonas LivehReg ulator and none
of them gave more tan Temporary relief but
TTele. rdph, Macon. Ga,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12
A Rich Illinois Woman,

Except that Crpsus in corsets, the
Chi!ian donna we real about, Mrs,
Meredith, of Cambridge City, is the
cattle queen Of the world. She is now
in this city and l lifted my hat to her
Yesterday. Mrs. NJ. is the widow OF
Gen. Meredith. Gen. Meredith, when
he was alive, was Of the pioneer
tine cattle breeders in this country. He
become rich As the craze for high
priced, imported S%horthorns grew, until
in the Cos and the early 'TOs he was
worth probably $4,000 He had the
Airdries, and paid out $4,000 as readily
for a bull that happened TO be after
his own heart as nor conservative
men paid out money tor good lands
with houses on them. But the General
went broke when the craze subsidized.
His son failed after him, but the widow,
with all her style and grace, had a bet
ter head for business than either the
husband or son. She took the herds
that were left and managed them, and,
where both men had failed, she sue
ceeded.
Gen. Meredith used TO own $4,000
bulls and ran 10 5000 calves. His
handsome widow has got over that
folly. She breeds cattle for money,
not for glory. The Gcnersl was quix-
otic from the standpoint Of cattle men.
The widow is practical. The modern
idea in cattle-raising is to raise a herd
and to breed it up until it has certain
distinctive characteristlcs-ot fine beef,
for instance, or of tine, rich milk, or of
great beauty.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12
Cremation by kle ctricitY.

A movement has been set OF foot In
Italy towards erecting in one of the
principal towns an electrical crema-
forum. In this cdilice the cOrpses will
be instantly consumed by means Of an
intense heat caused by electricity,
Various European cremation societies
are reported to have despatched repre-
sentatiyes to Italy to make inquiries
as to the feasibility of the scheme,
which it is expected will, If successful,
very o replace the more elaborate
methods now generally adopted. Par
tisanS Of cremation are sanguine that
the introduction of electricity would
instantly remove the objections held
by many European States against the
burning OF bodies. Dogs-we presume
dead dogs-have already been sub
jected to the process by it's inventor
with a considerable degree of success.
Their bodies forthwith evaporated
into ~nothingness, and there was per-
ceptible none Of that disagreeable odor
of burning flesh which with the
present method is said to exist.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12
Fx. AN A6USED DAY. tfS

Why Christmas ShoU!d be Observed In the
Spirit OF Uno.tentn:ious Charity.
Christmas is the greatest day In the
year. Is there 4 feeling that there is
getting TO be too much of itP not too
much of it in the way of kindliness and
brotherly love, but in the way of worry
and expense. The weeks before il are
full Of feverish excitement, of nervous
expectation, OF perplexity; the days
following it, of exhaustion. Childhood
is on tiptoe in two hemispheres, and
childhood has become so conscious of
Us deserts that it is next to impossible
20 surprise it, except by too small gifts.
The day has to carry a tremendous
load. The obesity that might be dis
ributed in healthful streams through
)ut the year is poured out in it in
)rodigal waste by some, who seem
glad TO relieve themselves of Obliga-
lion by q single act. In point of cost
It is equal TO hail q dozen weddings.
Year by year the expense Of gifts in
creases. Is this the dictate Of fashion,
Or owing 10 the growth of kindly feel
'ng? Is 1t a spontaneous response to
the spirit of the day, or DO any people
make gifts because they are expected
TO, and because everybody else does,
and because there has grown up of
ate years a rivalry in this matter?
Since the Puritan distrust of this great
least-day abated, the American people,
who are the most generous people in
the world, have taken up Christmas
with the same enthusiasm that lately
almost buried funerals under a weight
of floral tributes. We readily incline
to excess, TO al excess that destroys
the object we seek. Even for
our pleasures and amusements
we work harder than any other
people, and probably get less
rest and entertainments At the
rate We are now rushing Christmas
we are in danger Of wearing it out in
a decade or two more. 1t is already "A
period from which too many people
late nervous prostration. Instead of
making the season a simple and enjoy
able holiday, we are in danger of max
ing it an intolerabie burden.
1t is because the Drawer desires to
preserve this Christmas season az one
of gayety and frolic and simple
pleasures, and widening and deepening
lhristian charity, that it makes these
unwelcome observations. There are no
more engaging creatures than children,
unless it be maidens at the age when,
IN holidays, they pose as first or sec
md cousins, or serene and lovely elder
~ people in the midst of an affection
ate family. But it cuts across the
spirit of sbs holiday when the children
Mrs. Nina Spies will write a book.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12
IN THEIR BROTHERS. CLOTHES.
The Adventures Of Two Tarrytown Gifts
In Nyack.

One evening Policeman Harris, of
Nyack, noticed two supposed boys on a
street corner acting in a suspicious
manner He kept his eyes carefully
upon them for some time, and when
they moved off toward the railroad
station he followed them. The officer
soon became convinced that they were
girls masquerading in male attire, and
1t was evident from their actions they
were novices in the business. Finally
he overlook them and called them to
account, informing them he was an Off
Ger and could not allow such a thing to
GO N. The girls burst into tears and
admitted their sex. They said they
lived in Tarrytown. directly across the
river, and for the first time in their
lives had started on an adventure, not
supposing that they would be detected.
They belonged, it was ascertained, TO
well known and respectable families in
T%arrytown, and had donned their broth
ers' clothes for the purpose of having
"some fun" They were very much
troubled over the thought OF being ar
rested and their mischief being made
known, and it waS evident that they
bitterly repented their actions. The
officer told the girls their course was a
dangerous one, and that they must re-
turn to their homes with him, which
they was more than willing to do. The
ferryboat had stopped running before
this hour, and Harris procured a small
boat and rowel them over the river,
taking them To their homes and deliy-
ering them to their parents.
The fathers Of the girls were 81
pleased with the conduct of the officer
that they secured "A large boat, took the
boat of Harris in tow, and brought him
back. The girls were each about 10
years old, and in a letter which the otli-
Ger received from them they explained
their original plan. They said they
wanted TO have some sport, not fearing
any unpleasant consequences, and came
over expecting to take an evening train
from here to New York, and then to
return home. They say they now real
i2e their foolishness, and will never at
tempt the same thing again.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12

are more eager for a costly gift than
for a game Of blind man s-hutf, ana the
maidens do not value the salute under
he mistlctuo unless it is accompanied
" a diamond bracelet; and the elderly
)cople. disturbed by this cultivated
rabit of greedy expectation, are
rrumbling abOnt the expense Of the
,pason. There is small danger that
,haritv TO the poor will DE overdone,
hat the spirit of the day III regard to
interfamily. interstate and intcrnation-
al goodwill may 20 10 excess, or that
the leayen Of tho sermon on the Mount
Will work too powerfully IN n society
that would be a mass Of selfishness
without it. 1t is incslculahle what
Christmas and the spirit of Christmas
has done and is doing for the world.
The sun that rises on that dav
in northern ATTITUDES NAV not
melt the ice in the streams or
the frost on the window-pancs, but
there is no day like il for thawing the
human heart throughout ChristendOm,
There is NJ day like it for assuaging
cnmities, and rcyiying tender mem
cries, and drawing together the
%estranged, and narrowing the gulf be-
tween classes. During this day the
world is Il brotherhood. In the Won
drous birth Of a child all the world re-
news for some hours its childish faith
and simplicity. The spirit Of this event
prevails far beyond the circles where
it is regarded as a reality.
Why overlap is with artiticiality?
Why make it an expense hard to be
borne? Why put into the preparation
for it an amount Of labor and worry
that ends ia WEAKNESS and exhaustion?
Costly gifts are the least necessary part
OF it, worry is foreign to its spirit, and
both together may make it in time a
burden, and RS di2iasteful as the noise
and incendiarism Of the Fourth Of July.
The pcrpc)uity of the best institution
depends upon moderation, Children
are the hope of the world. We should
not underyalue them because they are
plenty. Home rude is just now the
most popular doctrine in the world.
But it may he jus; as well for the next
generation if the children are not now
all home rulers. Give the parents a
chance; they viii be all the better for
it. Let us let up q title on the worry
and cost Of Christmas. and keep the
best holiday Of the ageS in the old spirit
of transformations charity and the eXer-
else of mirth and good will that re-
ircShes and does not weary charles
Dudley Warner, IN Harper's Magazine.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12

a. r. Il 4. II.
Custer City odgc, No. &C, A. +. * A. NJ, meets
In Masonic hall In regular communication on
tho nrst and third Wednesdays OF each month.
). NJ, BOOTH, w. NJ.
+. J. V. RUTKowsKI, Sec,
Il. a. r..
Gen. Steele Post No. "a meets In regular session
on the Isl and 3rd Fridays ofeaCh month Al the
Court House Hall at 1880 p. IN. Visiting mem
ber will meet with a hearty welcome.
&. NJ. BOOTH, Commander.
At FRAY. Adlutant.
4. u. q. Y.
Fidelity Lodge OF ]. o. q, T. meets at the
Court. House at 7S0 =, IN. Saturday evenings.
J. c. CAgR. w. c. Y. G. L. BoYDES, ", s,
". {. 4. u.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union
meets Oh the lst and 3rd Thursdays of each
month AT } o'clock y. m. in the Methodist
Church Ladies are cordially invited TO attend
our sessions.
MIs. A. YERKEs, Prest.
Mis- II. z. Y. DENNY, r.. ).
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-02-12
CUSTER CHRONICLE
~TERRITORIfL OEiICERS.

Cover nor-Louis X. Church.
sHcretaiy-M l.. Mccormack
Observation-Disclosures Trip.
Associate Justices-charles ", Thomas, W. b,
Mcconnell. G. S. Palmer and James Spencer.
United states Attorney-John 4. Garland.
United states MarshRl-D. w. Naratta.
Snfveyort eneral--Maris Taylor.
Delesate to Congrcss--O. S. Clifford.
Territorial rreasurer-J W. Raymond.
Territorial Auditor-E. W Caldwell.
superintendent Of Public lnstruction-A. Sher.
idan Jones. Assistant. w, Cowan.
Attorney Gencral-Georgc s. Engel.
Commissioners OF Observation-Disclosures Dunlap